2006 Chrysler Pacifica electrical system problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Entered freeway battery light came on and lost power. Starting exiting freeway then car excelerating on its own. Engine was reving and humming so much I thought the engine would catch on fire. Car would not slow down. I had to put it in neutrual and hit the brakes as I exit the freeway to safely…”
filed Sep 17, 2020
“As it would seem is a very common problem, the oil pressure sending unit has failed and leaks oil on and into the harness plug. Upon researching this issue this seems to be a very common issue with this particular vehicle and can present both a costly fix and a fire hazard. While driving the oil…”
filed May 13, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 11 | 29% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 41 | 28% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 54 | 27% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 145 | 41% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 60 | 37% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 91 | 31% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 280 | 34% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 384 | 26% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 24 | 24% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 51 | 16% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 94 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.